Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Novel Treatment of Obstructive Lung Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Even though recent progress of scientific knowledge and the availability of new therapeutic and diagnostic tools have improved the management of obstructive diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), they remain a foremost public health problem and a challenge for physicians.

As a consequence, asthma and COPD are currently hot topics, as their high prevalence, morbidity, and mortality create many clinical challenges. In this Special Issue, we pursue original research studies and reviews that provide added value to the knowledge of clinicians on the management of asthma and COPD, from epidemiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic points of view, especially on novel treatments. Moreover, we are particularly interested in studies from countries which have not traditionally been represented in the previous publications. We are also keen to receive articles dealing with the pathophysiological pathways connecting asthma and COPD to comorbidities. Human studies and experimental animal and cell culture models are equally encouraged. In addition, aspirant authors are encouraged to submit the results of clinical trials.

Dr. Andras Bikov
Prof. Silvano Dragonieri
Guest Editors

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